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A simple, foolproof guide to making perfectly boiled eggs every time. Whether you prefer a runny soft-boiled yolk, a jammy medium-boiled center, or a firm hard-boiled egg for salads and curries, this method ensures easy peeling and consistent results.
For 2 servings
Prepare the Eggs (2 minutes)
Bring to a Boil (5-7 minutes)
Cook with Residual Heat (4-12 minutes)
A simple, foolproof guide to making perfectly boiled eggs every time. Whether you prefer a runny soft-boiled yolk, a jammy medium-boiled center, or a firm hard-boiled egg for salads and curries, this method ensures easy peeling and consistent results.
This indian recipe takes 19 minutes to prepare and yields 2 servings. At 143.02 calories per serving with 12.6g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or snack or lunch.
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Create Ice Bath and Cool Eggs (5 minutes)
Peel and Serve
Slit hard-boiled eggs lengthwise and pan-fry them with a pinch of turmeric, red chili powder, and salt until golden.
Mash the cooked yolks with mayonnaise, a little mustard, and a pinch of chaat masala or garam masala before refilling the egg whites.
Coat whole or halved hard-boiled eggs in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter and deep-fry until golden and crispy.
Eggs provide high-quality, complete protein that is essential for building and repairing tissues, muscle growth, and overall body function.
They are packed with essential vitamins like D, B6, B12, and minerals such as zinc, iron, and selenium, which support various bodily functions.
Eggs are a leading source of choline, a vital nutrient that plays a key role in memory, mood, and brain development.
They contain lutein and zeaxanthin, powerful antioxidants that accumulate in the retina and help protect the eyes from harmful blue light and age-related macular degeneration.
Yes, boiled eggs are very healthy. They are an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins D and B12, and minerals like selenium. Boiling is a fat-free cooking method, making it one of the healthiest ways to prepare eggs.
One serving, which consists of two large boiled eggs, contains approximately 155 calories, 13 grams of protein, and 11 grams of healthy fats.
Eggs can crack due to thermal shock, which happens when cold eggs are placed directly into hot water. Starting with cold water and bringing it to a boil with the eggs inside helps prevent this. Adding a teaspoon of salt or vinegar can also help the egg white set quickly if a crack does occur.
A greenish-gray ring around the yolk is a harmless result of a chemical reaction between sulfur in the egg white and iron in the yolk. It is caused by overcooking the eggs. To prevent it, follow the cooking times precisely and immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
The two most effective tricks for easy-peel eggs are using eggs that are not farm-fresh (at least 7-10 days old) and shocking them in an ice bath for at least 5 minutes immediately after cooking. This causes the egg white to contract slightly from the shell, making it easier to peel.
Yes, the '5-5-5 method' is very popular for pressure cookers. Place eggs on a trivet with one cup of water, cook on high pressure for 5 minutes, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, and then transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
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